Right; my weight-loss programme starts today.
I have weighed myself this morning (98.5 kgs. 15.6 stones) and, as from today, will drink no alcohol, and eat more healthily, until I feel lighter and healthier. If I have the will-power, I reckon a couple of months will do the job.
It may sound as if I am wildly obese, but as a 6 ft 1 inch ex-Rugby player, I appear to most people as simply normal; not at all 'fat'. I keep telling myself that I have those infamous 'heavy bones'.
I'm starting on the 1st of a new month simply because that's how my brain works. I just hope it continues to work the way I want it to!
I shall, of course, report back; as long as I haven't totally evaporated.
Good luck. I have the opposite problem (6'3" and 74.5 kilos).
ReplyDeleteI'll take a stone of yours.
I do smoke roll-ups so I guess that helps. You can get a jab for being fat but you are probably as well not bothering with either fags or the jabs.
I started my regime with a small bowl of Muesli this morning. No fried eggs, bacon, and haggis, for a while.
DeleteGood luck with the diet. I also think that your "bones are probably heavy," from what I've seen in pictures over the years, you don't look like someone who needs a lot of weight loss.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping my diet will help with my mobility. I feel that my legs are supporting too much weight, and being a bit lighter will only improve matters..
DeleteCro, You certainly have indulged with your rich breakfast regime. I've avoided morning fry ups all my life. In fact you just encouraged me to weigh myself. And at 5'11 the scales said 11 and a half Stones.
ReplyDeleteBut for sure I think it will help your legs and mobility if you can stick to your new regime. But it won't be easy. Temptation is all around.
Yes, I've definitely been overdoing things. It's that Christmas, and Post-Christmas period that tops-up the calories. I haven't been 11 stone since I was about 16!!!
DeleteI quite understand, always start something new on the first of the month, or a Monday. Good luck, I'll be watching progress as I'm on a similar journey, to stave off pre-diabetes.
ReplyDeleteI am type 2 diabetic (borderline), and have often considered the 600 Calorie diet. Sadly it seemed a step too far!
DeleteA good attitude to have Cro, stick with it. No need for any drastic measures. Just be careful how much, and what you put into your mouth.
ReplyDeleteI have reasonably good will-power, so I am optimistic.
DeleteAn enforced (gallbladder failure) fat free diet helped me to drop 2 stones so your new regime should help with your weight reduction. Good luck.
ReplyDelete'Pain' is my incentive. If I can reduce it, even by a bit, I shall be very happy.
DeleteWhen did you last measure your height? You might be surprised to have lost an inch or so
ReplyDeleteI think you're right. I may have dropped an inch, down to just 6 ft.
DeleteDitch the statins! Did your leg trouble not start around starting them.
ReplyDeleteExperience.
I do take Lipitor, which I think are Statins. I shall have a look at the 'side effects'. Thanks!
DeleteThe older you get the thinner the better. Better for back, knees, legs. Easier said than done. I've lost an enormous number of kilos in the past 5 years and am now stuck. I need to lose another 10 for back and knees. I'm feeling better but know I could be even better.
ReplyDeleteEveryone has to find their own regime. Just keep to it. That's the secret.
I used to be a carnivore. Now I'm enjoying fruit, vege and like JC, very low fat.
I'm sure you're right; it's logical. I shall try to lose a couple of stone, then see how I feel. I may even need to lose more
DeleteGood luck with the diet Cro - you can do it!
ReplyDeleteMy fingers are crossed.
DeleteI am six feet tall and still carrying too much weight but I have lost 16 pounds in the last three months with the aid of Mounjaro. If I weighed 15.6 stones I would be delighted. Good luck to you on your downward journey Crozier!
ReplyDeleteThank you YP. I've been a good boy so far, but I'm only a few hours into my diet!!!
DeleteWalk a little more, and watch what you eat, and it will all be fine.
ReplyDeleteYes, I don't think it's difficult, it's just the will-power/determination that counts.
DeleteFebruary is a much better month than grim January to take control of your food intake. I look forward to reading of your excellent progress. I hope it will help with your mobility.
ReplyDeleteI am going back into the swimming pool on Tuesday, taking a flask of cocoa to have afterwards.
I would love to be swimming, but I shall have to wait until June.
DeleteAn option to cutting out all of this or that food could be just "indulging" in some foods once a week or month...also just reducing portion size of the high calorie foods should help change the scale over time. The trouble with "dieting" is that it means you end up thinking about food...more than usual and how much you're "missing." Sigh, I do not come from a thin family.
ReplyDeleteI need to stop eating crisps and salted nuts and Bombay mix - It's a bad habit - You can lose weight by eating meat and vegetables and salad - Stodge is my downfall - I used to eat much better - Good routines do work though - flis x
ReplyDeleteI tend to 'graze' in the evenings. Cheese, Salami, and other fattening delights. I must be stronger-willed.
DeleteFor your height you should weigh about 80kgs and yes Lipitor is the generica of Atorvastatin a sratin against high cholesterol. It can provoke pain .
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